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Richard Omwela returns to new Kenya Rugby Union

By ERICK OCHIENG' | 10yrs ago
Richard Omwela announcing his candidature for the Kenya Rugby Union Chairmanship on Feb.25, 2015 at KRU Grounds.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO

Richard Omwela was voted back into office as the new Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman on Tuesday.

Omwela garnered 25 votes against Gabriel Ouko's 18 during the union's Annual General Meeting at the Kenya Harlequins grounds.

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